Roland MC-09 owner manual

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• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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•Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating

(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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•Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service

Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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•The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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•Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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•Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor.

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•Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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•Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its plugs,

with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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•Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external

devices.

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•Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p.12 ).

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•Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the

outlet.

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• Should you remove screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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Contents Listening to the demo performance Page Page Additional Precautions Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceAbout the included CD Restoring the factory settings Factory ResetSaving data About the displayContents Using a memory card Names of things and what they do Front PanelDSP Synthesizer Section Common Section Audio Looper SectionDC in Jack Rear PanelMain features and uses Main featuresWays to use the MC-09 Making connections Turning the power on/off Turning the power onTurning the power off Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer What is a pattern?Playing and creating patterns To stop the pattern, press the Stop button PlayingPlaying a pattern Press the Play button to play back the patternUse the INC and DEC buttons to select a pattern Selecting a patternUse the INC and DEC buttons to set the tempo Adjusting the tempo of a patternPlaying the keyboard pads Select a patternPress the keyboard pads to play them Display will show the Octave Shift setting Using the knobs to edit the settings of the sound Modifying the soundChanging the sound of a pattern When you are finished making settings, press the Exit button Editing other sound settingsUse the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the transpose setting Adjusting the panAdjusting the pitch Use the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the pan settingTR recording Creating a phrase RecordingPress the Exit button Press the Setup buttonPreparations for recording Select a pattern pCreating a melody or backing phrase Step Recording Make sure that the Keyboard button indicator is darkRepeat steps 13-15 to create your phrase Press a keyboard pad to specify the note pitchPress the Play button Use the C2 knob to adjust the velocity volumeCreating a drum phrase TR Recording To exit Step Edit mode, press the Exit or Button Stop8b80 To exit Step Edit mode, press the Stop or Exit buttonEditing a phrase When you’ve finished editing, press the Stop or Exit buttonPress the Write button to write Saving a patternPress the Write button Press the Write button to executeCreating and playing a loop What is a loop?Make preparations for capture Process of creating a loopRecording capturing Press the Capture button to start captureStop capturing Auditioning a loop Preview Make sure that a pattern or effect control is not playingPress the SEL button of the part that you want to hear To stop loop playback, press the Stop button Adjusting the volume balance of the partsPlayback To begin loop playback, press the Play buttonTo defeat muting, press the Status button once again Muting or un-muting a partApplying effects Changing the tempoPosition Length Changing the settings of partPress the Loop Merge button Combining several parts into one Loop MergeSaving the steps by which you created a loop Process Patch Erasing the contents of a partPlaying back a process patch Saving a process patchSpecifying the effect routing Applying an effectSelecting an effect pattern Rapidly switching the effect on/offPress the Effects button so its indicator lights Turning the effect on/offUsing the knobs to adjust the effect SettingsUse the INC and DEC buttons to select an effect pattern Changing the effect type Use the INC and DEC buttons to change the effect type Creating consecutive changes in an effect Effect ControlUsing effect control to perform Making effect control settingsTo stop playback, press the Stop button Display will indicate the effect control length Following data will be saved Saving your effect settingsNormal playback and Loop Control PitchDivide times TriggerRealtime pitch performance Using loop control for realtime performanceRealtime performance using Divide times Realtime performance using TriggerSelect a pattern or effect pattern that uses Loop Control Playing back a loop with Loop ControlMaking loop control settings Type Value Explanation Turn the C3 knob to input the desired valueSaving your loop control settings Checking the standard tempo Setting the tempo manuallySetting the tempo with the TAP button About the tempoUsing a memory card Memory cards usable with the MC-09Formatting a memory card Saving a loop to a memory card Loading a loopDeleting a saved loop from memory card Saving all settings of the MC- 09 to a memory card Loading MC-09 settingsDeleting saved MC-09 settings from a memory card Using the MC-09 as the master Connecting external Midi devicesMidi signal flow Setting the Midi channelSynchronizing an external Midi sequencer Controlling an external Midi deviceUsing the MC-09 as the slave Playing the MC-09 from an external Midi deviceControlling the MC-09 from an external Midi device Synchronizing the MC-09 to an external Midi sequencer Using the MC-09 with your computerRestoring MC-09 data from an external Midi sequencer Saving MC-09 data on an external Midi sequencerAudio looper Audio signal flowHow the MC-09 is organized DSP synthesizer Step sequencerOthers What knobs doCommon condition Recording conditionParameter list DSP synthesizer parametersCommon to Lead and Bass Lead Effects Operation System parametersProblem Cause Action TroubleshootingE01 Error messagesMidi Implementation Chart DSP Synthesizer SpecificationsPreset Pattern Lead Group Preset Pattern Bass GroupSound List Pattern Name Ctrl Preset Pattern Rhythm GroupPreset Pattern Effects Group User PatternLEAD/BASS Tone TRI Rhythm SetMemo Memo Index Index Recording Operation mapPerformance CaptureSave the pattern/effect pattern/loop control pattern Make effect control settingsMake loop control settings Edit a phrase in patternLead Rhythm Bass Effects Blank ChartAvis Africa Information
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